Miss Ilia Tilly, 45, Has Died, Sept. 28, 1924

Because Hurricane Helene could cause a power outage, I’m posting this article a day early.

Bahama Resident Died Saturday

Miss Ilia Tilly, age 45, died at her home at Bahama Saturday at 12 o’clock, noon. She had been ill for several weeks.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. W.P. Tilly, and one sister, Miss Edna Tilly of Bahama. Funeral services will be held at Bethel church on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Rev. J.F. Starnes will officiate.

Pallbearers will be John Dixon, John Lashley, Hubert Roberts, Baxter Roberts, Sterling Harris, Dalphus Ball, George Umstead.

From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday September 28, 1924

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